Almost seven years ago I sat, as did millions of other Americans, and
watched as our government underwent a peaceful transition of power.
At first, I felt a swell of pride and patriotism as I watched George W. Bush
take his oath of office. However, all that pride quickly vanished as I later
watched the Clintons board Air Force One for the last time.
I saw 21 Marines, in full dress uniform with rifles, fire a 21-gun salute to
the outgoing President and first lady. It was then that I realized how far
America's military had deteriorated under the Clinton administration.
Every last one of them missed.